Abstract
The environmental benefits that can be gained by using diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings on aircraft are discussed. Researchers at Brunel University and Hawker Pacific Aerospace, Hayes, UK, are collaborating on an EPSRC sponsored Environ-mental Technology Engineering Doctorate (EngD) scheme to investigate DLC as an anti-corrosion coating for aircraft components. Non-toxic, high performance coatings world benefit aircraft manufacturing and maintenance by reducing electroplating emissions. Diamond-like carbon coatings provide wear-resistant surfaces. The plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process enables film deposition over a large area, combined with easily adjusted deposition parameters to produce films with tailored microstructure and properties. A system based on a layered structure of epoxy interlayer with DLC for the surface finish has the potential to restore worn or damaged aircraft components in a more efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 21-22 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 16 |
| No. | 4 |
| Specialist publication | Materials World |
| Publisher | The Institute of Materials and Mining |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
